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Insurance Study Recommends Oral Health Care Services in Philippines National Health Insurance Program

New Orleans, Louisiana – A recent study presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR in New Orleans explored the inclusion of oral health care services in the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) of the Philippines. The study, titled “Proposing an Oral Health Benefit Package Under the National Health Insurance Program of the Philippines,” was conducted by Michael Antonio F. Mendoza from the University of the Philippines, Manila. During the research, a mixed method …

Alabama Passes Landmark Legislation to Protect IVF Clinics and Services

Montgomery, Alabama – The state of Alabama has recently passed legislation protecting in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinics from legal liability, giving doctors involved in the process more certainty in their work. The new law comes after a court ruled that embryos should be considered children, prompting the need for legal protections for doctors in the IVF field. Experts believe that the new law is a crucial step in ensuring the continued availability of fertility services …

Mandate-for-No-Cost Preventive Care Challenged in Federal Appeals Court – Potential Impact on Preventive Services

Dallas, Texas – A federal appeals court in Texas scrutinized the Biden administration’s approach to a significant challenge to the Affordable Care Act, raising concerns about the future of preventive care services for millions of Americans. The case revolves around a provision in the ACA that requires insurers to cover various preventive care services, such as screenings for cancers and HIV-prevention drugs, at no cost to patients. The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals is …

Alabama Rushes to Pass Legislation Addressing Frozen Embryo Rights and IVF Services Impasse

Montgomery, Alabama – Following a crucial state Supreme Court ruling that granted human rights to frozen embryos and held individuals accountable for their destruction, swift action was taken by Alabama lawmakers. The ruling sparked a national discussion on modern IVF practices and put Republicans in a challenging position to align their beliefs on personhood and IVF leading up to the 2024 election. The aftermath of the ruling created chaos in Alabama, causing several fertility clinics, …

Amazon’s Acquisition of Iora Health Leads to Major Changes in Senior Care Services

Kennesaw, Georgia – In the heart of Kennesaw, Georgia, elderly patients once enjoyed cooking classes and games of Mahjong at Iora Health clinics. These clinics also provided taxi rides to ensure patients never missed their appointments. Patients, like Deborah Wood, praised the late-night phone calls, free transportation, and easy communication with clinical staff for pulling them out of health crises. However, since Amazon acquired Iora Health’s parent company and rebranded it as One Medical Seniors, …

Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos as Children – IVF Services Halted

Birmingham, Alabama – The recent ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court has sparked significant concerns within the field of reproductive medicine in the US. The ruling stated that frozen embryos are to be considered children, and individuals could be held accountable for the accidental destruction of said embryos. The decision has prompted the largest hospital in the southern state to halt its in-vitro fertilization (IVF) services, fearing potential criminal prosecution. The University of Alabama at …

Kenya’s Leading Multi-Media House Makes Key Investment in Digital and Online Services

Nairobi, Kenya – The Standard Group Plc is a prominent multi-media organization in Kenya, with a diverse portfolio of media investments including newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, and digital and online services. The company is widely recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya, with significant influence on both national and international issues. The Standard Group Plc has established itself as a key player in the Kenyan media industry, providing comprehensive coverage of news, …

Depart of Health & Services Calls for Removal of Marijuana from Schedule I: Decades-Long Stance Challenged

Washington, D.C. – The Department of Health and Services recently released documents affirming the therapeutic benefits of marijuana, challenging the longstanding federal classification of the drug as a Schedule I substance. The nation’s top federal health agency, along with the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, called for the removal of “botanical cannabis” from its prohibitive status in the federal Controlled Substances Act. For over fifty years, cannabis has been …

Maryland’s Health Services Cost Review Commission announces busy year ahead, including proposed changes and participation in new federal program

BALTIMORE, MD – The Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) in Maryland is gearing up for a busy year ahead as it lays out its proposed policies and legislative priorities for 2024 into 2025. With a focus on addressing long emergency room wait times, participating in a new federal health care program, and adjusting rates for care at Maryland’s hospitals, the commission aims to bring much-needed transparency and improvements to the state’s health care system. …

Health Services, Policy and Practice Department at Brown School of Public Health Welcomes Digital Health Expert Ateev Mehrotra as New Chair, Focuses on Remote Patient Monitoring and Policy Impact

Providence, Rhode Island – The School of Public Health announced Ateev Mehrotra as the incoming chair of its Health Services, Policy and Practice department, beginning July 1. A physician and public health expert, Mehrotra is known for his work in digital health, particularly in the impact of internet tools such as telemedicine visits and remote patient monitoring on healthcare delivery. At Brown University, Mehrotra plans to continue his research in digital health, building on his …